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Re: Laquer Question
Like mentioned above I don't think you will see much advantage of using nitro unless you completely strip the guitar and start from scratch. For the best results you would want to use a nitro sanding sealer as a base, then color, then a nitro top coat.
Some of the cheaper nitro products will work OK if you are doing a dark color but I found out the hard way that the Deft product is very yellow in tint. If spraying a light or white finish it will end up a ugly dull yellow.
I have had good luck with Reranch products but get the best results using a small HVLP spray gun and a good quality true instrument lacquer. I can't remember the brand but I use the stuff Grizzly sells through their guitar builder catalog. It's really clear!!
Lacquer is actually much easier to work with than poly because it's very easy to finish sand and to fix mistakes. It just takes more coats, more time and it's not at all good for you. There are now some pretty well reviewed water base lacquers out there but I have not had a chance to try them out yet.
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